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Former All Blacks star Carlos Spencer joins NOLA staff

Published on February 9, 2022 under Major League Rugby (MLR)
NOLA Gold News Release


Widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, the Gold is thrilled that "The King" Carlos Spencer will be joining NOLA's coaching staff for the 2022 season. Spencer began his professional career in Australia in 1996, playing for the Auckland Blues in the first season of Super Rugby. After 99 appearances in Super Rugby, Spencer moved to England to sign with the Northampton Saints. Following a successful career in Premiership Rugby, Spencer returned to Super Rugby, playing for the Golden Lions of South Africa.

Internationally, Spencer had a very successful career for the New Zealand All-Blacks. Spencer won 35 test caps as a fly-half, including being selected for the 2003 World Cup. Following his achievements as a player, Spencer moved into the coaching ranks. Spencer began his coaching career with the Lions in 2012, eventually becoming the head coach of the Munakata Sanix Blues in Japan Rugby League One in 2016. The Gold is thrilled to bring in a coach with Spencer's plethora of experience for the 2022 season!

Spencer says that he is "excited for the Major League Rugby season. I am looking forward to the experience and can't wait to create some memorable moments with the players, coaches, and fans."

Meet The Team

James Irey

Position: Prop

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 277 lbs.

Hometown: Sanford, FL

Education: US Military

Experience:

2013-2018 Norfolk Blues RFC

2016-2018 Capital Selects

2017, 2019&2020 All NAVY RUGBY 7s

2018-2019 Pontchartrain Poboys

2018-2019 New Orleans RFC

2019-2020 USA South Panthers

2019-Current NOLA Gold

Hobbies/ Fun Facts:

"Hunting, fishing and the outdoors"

Whats something new you want to learn?

"How to lasso a bull"

What is your favorite song to get hype to? "Bad company- Five Finger Death Punch"

More Information

Malcolm May

Position: Backrow

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 229 lbs.

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Education: Penn State

Experience: Southside Irish, Penn State, Philly White-Marshmallows

What is your favorite thing about New Orleans?

"Beignets at Cafe du Monde"

If you could be a superhero who would you be?

"Anakin Skywalker, and I'd have the power of the force."

Whats something new you want to learn?

"Id like to learn how to make pottery"

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